Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine
Listed compensation
$312K–$541K
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Job Description
This on-site, contract position offers a unique opportunity to provide high-quality patient care in a dynamic medical practice environment.
As a Locum MD Hospitalist, you will play a crucial role in managing patient care, working closely with nursing staff and specialists to ensure optimal health outcomes. This position allows you to contribute significantly to the hospital's mission of delivering exceptional medical services while also gaining invaluable experience in a fast-paced setting.
Responsibilities
- Provide comprehensive medical care to hospitalized patients
- Perform detailed patient assessments and develop treatment plans
- Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to ensure coordinated patient care
- Monitor and manage patients’ progress throughout their hospital stay
- Conduct rounds and provide timely updates to the healthcare team
- Educate patients and their families about medical conditions and treatment options
- Participate in quality improvement initiatives and hospital committees
- Document patient care accurately and efficiently in electronic health records
Requirements
- MD degree from an accredited medical school
- Current medical license to practice in the state of Texas
- Completion of Internal Medicine residency program
- Strong clinical skills and experience in hospital medicine
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Familiarity with electronic health record systems
- Availability to work flexible hours, including nights and weekends
Schedule: 12-hour night shifts, 7 on/7 off
Nightly Volume: 10-12 patients and 3-5 admits
Open ICU
No procedures required
Subspecialty support available
EMR: Epic
Must be board-certified
Paid travel & expenses
Qualifications
- Education
- Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
- Experience
- 2+ years of experience
Certifications
Key Skills
Hospital Medicine — Physician Career Context
In Texas, the Hospital Medicine weighted monthly median benchmark on WeekdayDoc is ~$271k (20 salary observations; 133 listings), vs ~$306k nationally (567 salary observations; 3,266 listings). Monthly aggregates cover 2025-12-01 through 2026-10-01; these are not the modal's selected comparable-job medians.
The cost-of-living index for Texas is 97.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$426k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $439k in an average-cost state. 57.7% of Texas clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).
Of the 47 active Hospital Medicine listings this role was benchmarked against, 2% are remote, 79% have no call, 47% require no weekends.
Hospital Medicine pay on WeekdayDoc is up 2.0% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).
Work-Life Balance Analysis
WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Locum MD (Medical Doctor) Hospitalist;Internal Medicine at Rinvio Recruitment a 6.0 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Hospital Medicine — ranked against 1,215 active Hospital Medicine listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include flexible scheduling.
Location & Logistics
Texas has no state income tax, which can significantly increase take-home pay compared to high-tax states. At the posted ~$426k midpoint, that is roughly $17k–$30k a year versus a typical 4–7% state rate.
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